Posse Herrera Ruiz
More informationPosse Herrera Ruiz’s public law practice demonstrates ‘clear knowledge and understanding of the public and administrative legal environment’, according to sources. Primarily recognised for its work in the public procurement and projects spheres, the group also advises on contentious matters, including sanctions proceedings. The multidisciplinary group is co-led by infrastructure, projects and public law partner Cristina Vásquez, alongside dispute resolution expert Daniel Posse. Other senior-level contacts include litigator Carolina Posada and transactional infrastructure specialist José Alejandro Torres. Associate Juan David Fiallo, who specialises in dispute resolution, provides support.
Testimonials
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‘The PHR team stans out for its immediate response to needs and fluid communication.’
‘We highlight lawyers for their knowledge about the subject, analysis of the cases, and excellent communication.’
‘The team demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding of the public and administrative legal environment and high level of diligence in its management.’
‘Lawyers have a great capacity for analysis, risk assessment and taking concrete actions.’
‘The team, in addition to being informed of the company's requirements, seeks to understand its needs to provide the exact advice.’
‘PHR is a firm of high quality, excellent service, very complete in every way. Its quality, closeness and disposition stand out in comparison with other firms.’
‘Cristina Vasquez is knowledgeable about public law matters, is efficient in her responses and responds in a timely manner.’
‘It is a firm that gives comprehensive legal advice accompanied by practical and strategic application. Lawyers are always available, friendly, deep in their concepts and with a very important orientation to help the client.’
Key clients
- Drummond
- Sociedad Minera de Santander - Minesa
- Diageo
- Alianza Fiduciaria
- Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá
- Construcciones El Condor
- Vías de las Americas
- Frontera Energy
- Sacyr
- AC Capitales
- Constructora Conconcreto
- Consorcio CCC Ituango
- Camargo Corrêa Contruções e Participações, Camargo Corrêa Infra
- Industria Militar - Indumil
- Colombia Móvil
- Edatel
- Agofer
- Odinsa
- Sociedad Portuaria Energética Multipropósito y Contenedores Puerto Solo Buenaventura
- DB Engineering & Consulting
- Terpel
- Puerto de Santa Marta Sociedad Portuaria
- John Laing
- Concesión La Pintada
Work highlights
- Represented Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota in a case seeking the collection of "access charges" for around $18m, plus delay interest, alleging the application of a remuneration scheme was different from the one contractually agreed.
- Advised Sudamericana Integral de Construcciones (Sudinco) on the Navegabilidad del Rio Magdalena bid process.
- Advised Saur on the due diligence of all of its public procurement contracts as part of the sale of Saur (and six subsidiaries), to Aqualia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cristina Vásquez, Daniel Posse